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International Paper Company (IP)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US4601461035

CUSIP

460146103

IPO Date

Jan 2, 1970

Highlights

Market Cap

$26.56B

EPS (TTM)

$1.17

PE Ratio

43.01

PEG Ratio

0.92

Total Revenue (TTM)

$19.90B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$5.43B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.95B

Year Range

$38.91 - $59.86

Target Price

$52.88

Short %

9.37%

Short Ratio

7.77

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Performance

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Returns By Period

International Paper Company (IP) returned -7.13% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.59% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, IP returned 2.46% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.79%.


IP

YTD

-7.13%

1M

5.76%

6M

-11.49%

1Y

29.59%

5Y*

17.15%

10Y*

2.46%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

0.60%

1M

9.64%

6M

-0.54%

1Y

11.47%

5Y*

15.67%

10Y*

10.79%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of IP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20253.36%2.14%-5.32%-14.38%8.52%-7.13%
2024-0.89%-0.02%10.35%-10.46%30.48%-4.30%7.72%5.22%0.89%13.69%6.79%-8.52%55.28%
202320.76%-11.95%-0.91%-8.18%-9.76%8.05%13.36%-1.89%1.57%-4.91%11.09%-2.14%10.17%
20222.70%-8.88%6.02%0.28%5.70%-13.66%2.25%-1.66%-23.83%6.02%11.91%-6.71%-23.02%
20211.19%-0.28%8.90%7.27%9.67%-2.84%-5.79%4.93%-6.94%-0.63%-7.50%3.21%9.62%
2020-11.57%-9.23%-15.77%10.02%-0.58%3.41%-1.19%5.72%11.77%7.92%14.34%0.48%10.69%
201917.52%-3.39%0.98%1.17%-11.41%4.46%1.36%-10.95%6.96%4.45%6.09%-0.63%14.10%
20188.49%-5.20%-10.34%-3.50%3.76%-2.65%3.17%-4.82%-3.89%-7.71%1.83%-12.62%-30.34%
20176.67%-6.89%-3.64%6.28%-2.02%7.05%-2.88%-2.02%5.48%0.79%-1.15%2.35%9.20%
2016-9.26%4.36%14.96%5.43%-2.57%0.52%8.09%5.85%-1.05%-6.15%8.19%8.91%40.74%
2015-1.72%7.12%-1.63%-3.19%-3.52%-8.18%0.59%-9.88%-12.40%12.97%-2.01%-9.87%-29.64%
2014-2.63%2.41%-6.16%1.68%2.10%5.96%-4.57%2.00%-1.47%6.03%6.32%-0.45%10.81%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 79, IP is among the top 21% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of IP is 7979
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of IP is 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of IP is 7575
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of IP is 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of IP is 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of IP is 7979
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for International Paper Company (IP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

International Paper Company Sharpe ratios as of May 16, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.84
  • 5-Year: 0.56
  • 10-Year: 0.08
  • All Time: 0.12

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of International Paper Company compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

International Paper Company provided a 3.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.84$1.84$1.84$1.84$4.88$0.97$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend yield

3.71%3.42%5.09%5.31%10.38%2.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for International Paper Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.46
2024$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$1.84
2023$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$1.84
2022$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$1.84
2021$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$2.97$0.46$0.00$4.88
2020$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.97
2019$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2018$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2016$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2015$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2014$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

International Paper Company has a dividend yield of 3.71%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

International Paper Company has a payout ratio of 1.53%, which is below the market average. This means International Paper Company returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the International Paper Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the International Paper Company was 93.18%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 2222 trading sessions.

The current International Paper Company drawdown is 16.82%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.18%Jul 18, 19972927Mar 6, 20092222Jan 2, 20185149
-60.72%Mar 11, 19761037Apr 17, 19801699Jan 7, 19872736
-59.33%Jan 30, 2018540Mar 23, 2020290May 17, 2021830
-48.25%Apr 7, 1987141Oct 26, 1987464Aug 25, 1989605
-44.9%Jun 7, 2021501Jun 1, 2023324Sep 16, 2024825

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of International Paper Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of International Paper Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -37.8%.


0.000.501.001.5020212022202320242025
0.23
0.37
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how International Paper Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IP, comparing it with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, IP has a P/E ratio of 43.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IP compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. IP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IP relative to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, IP has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IP in comparison with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, IP has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items